“What else did he say?”
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“That you were taking too long and he needed to teach you something.”
I sat on the bed.
Ariana looked at me.
“Remember my birthday dinner when everyone had finished eating before we arrived?”
I sat on the bed.
“Yes.”
“Dad told me you couldn’t get ready on time.”
“He couldn’t find his watch.”
“He was wearing it, Mom.”
“Yes, exactly, Ariana.”
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“Then why did you tell me it was your fault?”
“He was wearing it, Mom.”
I looked at my daughter.
“Because he was embarrassed. I thought taking the blame would stop everyone arguing.”
Ariana sat beside me.
“But you did that all the time. Why?”
“I thought keeping everyone happy mattered more than telling the truth.”
She took my hand.
I looked at my daughter.
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“I don’t want you going home with him.”
“Sweetheart, I haven’t decided what I’m doing yet. I’m just glad that I’m here with you and Aunty Sandra.”
